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Elisha D. Smith Library
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Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Lower left of photograph reads: "Van Ryn & de Gelleke Architects, Milwaukee, Wis." and lower right reads: "Interior of the Library at Menasha Wis." Throughout the room in the foreground are reading tables and chairs. Another room beyond columns and a wood carved railing are bookshelves and a card catalog. Other items in the room are a statue of Venus De Milo, a newspaper rack, and lamps suspended from the exposed beam ceiling.
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photographs of the exteriors and interiors of public library buildings in Wisconsin, 1890-1948, 1959 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Elisha D. Smith Library
Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Throughout the room in the foreground are reading tables and chairs, a librar...
Elisha D. Smith Library
1899
Copy of an artist's rendition of an exterior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. Pen and ink drawing is signed: "G.J. de Gelleke, 1899." Bottom of drawing reads: "Elisha D. Smith Library, Menasha,...
Elisha D. Smith Library
Exterior view from road of the Elisha D. Smith Library in winter. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Over the main entrance, at the roof line, it reads: "Elis...
Elisha D. Smith Library
1899
The Elisha D. Smith Library built by Van Ryn and De Gelleke.
Elisha D. Smith Library
Exterior view from road of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Over the main entrance, at the roof line, it reads: "Elisha D. Smit...
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